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Psalm 86[a]

Prayer in Time of Distress

A prayer of David.

I

Incline your ear, Lord, and answer me,
    for I am poor and oppressed.
Preserve my life, for I am devoted;
    save your servant who trusts in you.
You are my God;

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 86 An individual lament. The psalmist, “poor and oppressed” (Ps 86:1), “devoted” (Ps 86:2), “your servant” (Ps 86:2, 4, 16), “rescued…from the depths of Sheol” (Ps 86:13), attacked by the ruthless (Ps 86:14), desires only God’s protection (Ps 86:1–7, 11–17).

Psalm 86

A prayer of David.

Hear me, Lord, and answer(A) me,
    for I am poor and needy.
Guard my life, for I am faithful to you;
    save your servant who trusts in you.(B)
You are my God;

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be gracious to me, Lord;
    to you I call all the day.
Gladden the soul of your servant;
    to you, Lord, I lift up my soul.(A)

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have mercy(A) on me, Lord,
    for I call(B) to you all day long.
Bring joy to your servant, Lord,
    for I put my trust(C) in you.

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Lord, you are good and forgiving,
    most merciful to all who call on you.(A)
Lord, hear my prayer;
    listen to my cry for help.(B)

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You, Lord, are forgiving and good,
    abounding in love(A) to all who call to you.
Hear my prayer, Lord;
    listen to my cry(B) for mercy.

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